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6-year-old girl rescued after kidnapping in Washington Borough

The Washington Township Police Department responded just before 3 a.m. Saturday after receiving a report that the child was missing.

Kaiden Keitt

Sep 7, 2026, 7:10 PM

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A 6-year-old girl was rescued and taken to a local hospital after she was allegedly taken from a home in Washington Borough early Saturday morning.

The Washington Township Police Department responded just before 3 a.m. Saturday after receiving a report that the child was missing.

About one hour later, police located the child as she was returning home on foot.

An investigation led to the arrest of 27-year-old Lester Noe Perez-Amador, of Washington Borough.

Authorities say Perez-Amador knew the child. He was charged with first-degree home invasion burglary and first-degree kidnapping.

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